Guidebook for South Lake Tahoe
Food Scene
Sprouts Café
3123 Harrison Ave$12 personal pizza + a beer happy hour deal is great! Can be crowded on weekend evenings.
148 locals recommend
Base Camp Pizza Co.
1001 Heavenly Village Way$12 personal pizza + a beer happy hour deal is great! Can be crowded on weekend evenings.
Izzy's Burger Spa
2591 Lake Tahoe BlvdWalking distance from the house, and awesome burgers.
Blue Angel Cafe & Catering Co.
1132 Ski Run BlvdOrchid's Authentic Thai Cuisine
2180 Lake Tahoe BlvdGreat take out option.
Healthy mexican food just at the Y! Best vegetarian burrito.
57 locals recommend
Verde Mexican Rotisserie
2016 Lake Tahoe BlvdHealthy mexican food just at the Y! Best vegetarian burrito.
The Divided Sky
El Dorado FreewayHearty healthy food + good beer, also in Meyers.
The Red Hut Café
3660 Lake Tahoe BlvdGreat breakfast joint!
The best Indian take-out in town! Only a few minutes from the cabin. (And yup it's located inside a liquor store, but don't let that scare you!)
8 locals recommend
Curry & Grill (Take Out)- Indian Cuisine
2297 Lake Tahoe BlvdThe best Indian take-out in town! Only a few minutes from the cabin. (And yup it's located inside a liquor store, but don't let that scare you!)
Great food + brewery! Usually a good weekend spot because it's tucked away a little bit.
14 locals recommend
Sidellis Lake Tahoe
3350 Sandy WayGreat food + brewery! Usually a good weekend spot because it's tucked away a little bit.
Keys Café
2279 Lake Tahoe BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
Fun place, good outdoor space, nice people. Closes early, so more like, eveninglife but great spot.
6 locals recommend
Basecamp Tahoe South
4143 Cedar AveFun place, good outdoor space, nice people. Closes early, so more like, eveninglife but great spot.
Great outdoor space, and interesting 'pour it yourself' taps to taste everything!
73 locals recommend
Lake Tahoe AleWorX
2050 Lake Tahoe BlvdGreat outdoor space, and interesting 'pour it yourself' taps to taste everything!
South of North Brewing Co.
932 Stateline AveSouth Lake Brewing Company
1920 Lake Tahoe BlvdParks & Nature
A short hike up to a little scramble to great views of the lake.
24 locals recommend
Cave Rock - Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
Highway 50A short hike up to a little scramble to great views of the lake.
This is our secret beach! Park in the neighborhood, and walk towards the meadow. (Of course, obey all parking signs and do not obstruct any driveways etc). About a quarter mile walk down the path will take you to a great beach.
Upper Truckee River
This is our secret beach! Park in the neighborhood, and walk towards the meadow. (Of course, obey all parking signs and do not obstruct any driveways etc). About a quarter mile walk down the path will take you to a great beach.
For those that want to park the car and head down to the beach, this is your spot! Depending on the lake levels, the 'beach' could be quite small.
30 locals recommend
Thomas F Regan Memorial City Beach
3199 Sacramento AveFor those that want to park the car and head down to the beach, this is your spot! Depending on the lake levels, the 'beach' could be quite small.
Check out the little 'castle' on the island. It was a former tea house of the owner of Vikingsholm, the large castle on the shore.
6 locals recommend
Fannette Island
Check out the little 'castle' on the island. It was a former tea house of the owner of Vikingsholm, the large castle on the shore.
Great spot to hang for the day at the beach with food, boat rentals, bathrooms etc.
41 locals recommend
Zephyr Cove Resort
760 US-50Great spot to hang for the day at the beach with food, boat rentals, bathrooms etc.
Shopping
An entire village of shops, restaurants and bars. A great place to take the family.
61 locals recommend
Heavenly Village Way
Heavenly Village WayAn entire village of shops, restaurants and bars. A great place to take the family.
Sightseeing
The Gondola ride is an incredible experience for the whole family. Great views and very cool ride up the mountain! Get off at midway point to get photos of the lake, and then get back on to continue up to the top!
299 locals recommend
Heavenly Mountain Resort
4080 Lake Tahoe BlvdThe Gondola ride is an incredible experience for the whole family. Great views and very cool ride up the mountain! Get off at midway point to get photos of the lake, and then get back on to continue up to the top!